Kawasaki Z900 2018 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2018

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020
Overview - Kawasaki Z900 2018 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2018

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020
Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2018 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Kawasaki Z900 2018

In the hotly contested naked bike segment, the Z900 plays right at the front. Above all, its engine is absolutely terrific, runs incredibly silky and offers rich power in all rev regions - as befits a Japanese four-cylinder. Its sporty, aggressive appearance matches this. It does without electronic bells and whistles, but still conveys a lot of confidence when chasing corners, braking and accelerating out of them. The low seat is especially beneficial for smaller riders, but taller riders might miss a flatter knee angle on long distances. The low weight and compactness make the Z900 particularly agile and easy to handle. A sporting cannon that is also extremely appealing in terms of price
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM has done everything right with the new Superduke 1290 R. The sportier seating position that results from the new frame is perfect for the fast attack, the engine has lost none of its power despite Euro 5, but has also become more refined in conjunction with the more sensitive electronics.